Gas Tank Explodes at Burnaby Recycling Plant, But No One Injured

An accident resulted in a small explosion and fire at a recycling plant in Burnaby, B.C. on the morning of July 6, but contrary to early reports, no workers were injured in the incident.

The outdoor explosion took place when an acetylene tank was placed near a shearing machine at the ABC Recycling plant on Meadow Avenue, according to information from the City of Burnaby Fire Department, which responded to the plant’s 9-1-1 call at around 8:00 a.m.